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| The Girl with Ghost Eyes by M.H. BorosonHistorical Fantasy. Set in San Francisco's Chinatown in 1898, this action-packed debut introduces Xian Li-lin, a priestess of the Maoshan whose "yin eyes" grant her the ability to see ghosts, but also doom her to a short, painful life. When Li-lin is sent to the spirit world under false pretenses and becomes trapped, she must form alliances among its supernatural inhabitants in order to survive and thwart an evil sorcerer's plans. Meanwhile, her father, a renowned Daoshi exorcist, attempts to rescue her and discovers the high cost of protecting his child. Interweaving Chinese folklore and 19th-century Asian-American history, The Girl with Ghost Eyes is a "brilliant tale of magic, monsters, and kung fu" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Son of the Black Sword by Larry CorreiaEpic Fantasy. Land belongs to humans, the sea to demons. This is the Law, established centuries ago by legendary hero Ramrowan. When Ramrowan's descendants became a dynasty of kings, their reign gave rise to a strict caste system whose rules are enforced by Protectors, highborn warriors such as Ashok Vadal, bearer of the legendary sword Angruvadal. But when Ashok discovers that everything he believes in is false, he must decide where his loyalties lie. Don't miss this 1st book in the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior. |
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| Skyborn by David DalglishMilitary Fantasy. Floating above the Endless Ocean are six small islands, inhabited by humans who use prism-powered artificial wings to travel by air and -- despite their precarious circumstances -- engage in near-constant war against one another. After the deaths of their parents in battle, twins Kael and Brenna Skyborn train to become Seraphim, the elite corps of aerial combatants who can wield the elements against their foes. With its courageous winged protagonists and detailed world-building, this 1st installment of the Seraphim novels may appeal to fans of Fran Wilde's Updraft. |
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| The Shards of Heaven by Michael LivingstonHistorical Fantasy. The assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE creates a power vacuum, setting the stage for civil war as his would-be successors vie for control of Rome and its territories. Caesar's nephew Octavian leads an army against Egyptian queen Cleopatra and her consort Marc Antony, while Octavian's adoptive brother, Numidian prince Juba, discovers a magical artifact that could influence the outcome of the conflict. Who will prevail? Find out in this action-packed series opener. For a similar blend of fantasy and ancient history, try Jo Graham's Hand of Isis. |
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| Silverblind by Tina ConnollyHistorical Fantasy. Adora "Dorie" Rochart, who made her debut in Ironskin, returns in this 3rd series installment, after Copperhead. Although Dorie is half-fey in a society that doesn't trust her mother's people, her primary obstacle to finding employment is her sex: no one will hire women as field biologists. Using her gift of glamour, she disguises herself as a young man in order to study wyverns. Although Silverblind's narrative is darker and more romantic than Marie Brennan's whimsical Memoirs of Lady Trent series, it should nevertheless appeal to readers who enjoy alternate-world Victorian settings and female protagonists defying convention to pursue scientific research. |
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| Hot Lead, Cold Iron: A Mick Oberon Job by Ari MarmellNoir Fantasy. Having walked away from his former role as a fae prince, Mick Oberon now works as a private eye in 1930s Chicago, making him uniquely qualified to track down a mobster's missing daughter -- who's "missing" in the sense that she was replaced by a changeling 16 years ago. Mick's cold case heats up quickly as his search takes him to the Otherworld, where he must confront his past and strike a dangerous bargain with high-ranking members of the Seelie Court. For more hardboiled noir fantasy, check out Chris F. Holm's Collector series (beginning with Dead Harvest) or Ian Tregillis' Something More Than Night. |
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| Free Agent: A Grimm Agency Novel by J.C. NelsonUrban Fantasy. Sold into indentured servitude by her own parents to pay for her younger sister's magical medical treatment, Marissa Locks works as an agent for Grimm, a Fairy Godfather who grants wishes to eager customers -- and, more often than not, sends Marissa to collect when they can't pay up. When a routine matchmaking assignment (princess wants prince, happily-ever-after, etc.) goes wrong, it's up to Marissa to salvage the situation -- or else. If you enjoy dark, contemporary twists on classic fairy tales, don't miss this first book in the Grimm Agency series, followed by Armageddon Rules. |
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| Trailer Park Fae by Lilith SaintcrowUrban Fantasy. Since the death of his wife, Jeremiah Gallow -- half-human, half-fae -- has been keeping a low profile. Once armormaster to the Sidhe of the Summer Court, he's now employed as a construction worker. All that changes when he saves the life of Robin Ragged, a Realmaker who can create magical objects whose enchantment never fades -- a rare talent that is in great demand and places her in greater danger. Trailer Park Fae is the 1st book in the Gallow and Ragged series. Keep an eye out for the forthcoming Roadside Magic. |
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